Riverbank Erosion Hazards and Channel Morphodynamics: A Perspective of Fluvial Geomorphology

ISBN-13: 9781032010496 / Angielski / Twarda / 2022 / 270 str.

Sourav Dey; Sujit Mandal

Opis

This book explores fluvial processes and their consequences on river dynamics in India. It discusses the integration of the geomorphic, hydrologic, socio-economic data for integrating various policies and decisions regarding sustainable river basin management.

Spis treści

1. Introduction to fluvial geomorphology: A review  2. River basin morphometry: A quantitative study  3. Channel geometry and channel bed configuration  4. Hydraulic geometry of a channel  5. Modelling riverbank erosion hazards  6. Channel stability and instability  7. Riverbank erosion hazards and human vulnerability  8. Channel migration zones identification and suitable site selection: A scientific approach for suitable site selection for human habitation